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RayF
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Nov 4, 2020
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I happen to own a Vostok-Europe (as all us kool kats do) and I can personally vouch for their quality and functionality.
You will be especially impressed by the brilliance of the domed crystal and the depth of the dial. Markers and indices (applied or otherwise) are sharp and highly reflective such that even in dim light they appear to be luminescent against the dark background of the dial. The leather straps are quite substantial and the buckle is signed. If you're not a fan of the strap supplied, the standard size lugs allow easy changes.
If you aren't intimidated by the case size and don't mind standing out amongst the more vanilla flavored dress watches one generally encounters in the workplace, you won't be disappointed with this one.
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Honeybadgers
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Nov 7, 2020
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RayFLikewise - these aren't "true" vostok watches (which are lower quality utilitarian designs with that "brutalist" Russian flare,) but they're an outrageous bargain and they definitely buck the trend on designs. You won't find a submariner "homage" in their lineup.
I own a bronze case N1 with an NH35 movement. Fit and finish are superb, sturdy enough to bludgeon a baby seal to death with. The power reserve does get janky once it gets down below 10 though, the watch will run a tad slower. But it's kind of irrelevant. Lume is good, and it's taking on a gorgeous patina (shown is when it was nearly new)
RayF
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Nov 7, 2020
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Honeybadgers
Agree on all points--yes they lean towards the big end of things, but they do it with truly unique styles and quality well beyond their price range. I'd be okay with a 40mm version of any of their models, but likewise, I'd take no issue with a 45mm version either.
I'm hoping the line will continue to expand and that more folks will give them a try.
Until then, I guess it's just you and me ;- )
Honeybadgers
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Nov 9, 2020
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RayFI wonder if it's some level of brand snobbishness that a watch must have an in-house movement if they dare to ask more than $150.
Like people who think a fountain pen must have a gold nib made in-house if it costs over $150.
A seiko automatic movement is the JoWo #6 of watch movements. Yeah, they have fairly same-y performance, but they're dead reliable and a brand can do a whooooole lot to elevate themselves around that part, see Opus 88 or Indigraph.
These things sure are a hell of a lot of watch for the money with such amazing designs. I do really, really wish they'd make a version of the Energia in a 40-43mm size.
Because jesus. If I had the wrists of a navy SEAL, sure. But the wrists of a paramedic are weak and flimsy because I make the firefighters do all the work.
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rumata13
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Nov 9, 2020
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RayF"Until then, I guess it's just you and me ;- )"
Count me in too, I am also a big fan of VE watches, especially some of their older models!
RayF
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Nov 10, 2020
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Honeybadgers
Oh that's a shame--your parents should have waited at least until your 5th birthday before buying you an adult watch--that thing might have dislocated your arm!
But on another note, I agree, there's no reason why some of those watches wouldn't be just as nice in a 42 or 43mm size.
Honeybadgers
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Nov 10, 2020
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RayFThat ain't even my arm.
It is about the same size though.
It's all good, I only need legs to pick up a gurney anyways.
RayF
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Nov 10, 2020
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Honeybadgers
Hopefully, someday in the future, many less gurneys than you have been lately!
bigred25929
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Mar 5, 2021
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HoneybadgersYeah looks wayyyy too large on your wrist my friend!
JAone
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Mar 16, 2021
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HoneybadgersThat watch looks so heavy it is cutting off the circulation to his purple colored hand!!!! Looks like his dad's watch if his dad was "The Rock'!!
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